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From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.

It is a pity that Akua and Ama are quarrelling …. a boyfriend.
  •  A.

    for

  •  B.

    over

  •  C.

    at

  •  D.

    on

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The correct answer is B. over

The complete sentence is: It is a pity that Akua and Ama are quarrelling over a boyfriend.

Explanation:

The preposition “over” is used to indicate the subject or topic of a discussion, argument, or in this case, a quarrel. The sentence suggests that the boyfriend is the subject of Akua and Ama’s quarrel, so “over” is the most appropriate preposition.

Other options:

  • A. for “For” is used to indicate a reason or purpose, but the boyfriend is the subject of the quarrel, not the reason for it.
  • C. at “At” is used to indicate a specific point or location, which doesn’t fit the context of a quarrel about a person.
  • D. on “On” is used to indicate a surface or a specific date/occasion, neither of which makes sense in this sentence about a quarrel.
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English Language  |  Multiple Choice  |  2004
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